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Settlebeck School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Settlebeck School is a academy converter secondary school in Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

203

Pupils

220

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Settlebeck School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Settlebeck School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westmorland and Furness. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Settlebeck School — School Information

Full address
Long Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AL
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
10.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137269

Frequently Asked Questions — Settlebeck School

Is Settlebeck School oversubscribed?

Settlebeck School is operating close to its capacity of 220 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Settlebeck School?

Admission to Settlebeck School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Settlebeck School cover?

Settlebeck School is a secondary school in Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Settlebeck School?

Settlebeck School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.